The RNC is investigating the sudden death of a St. John’s man. On Dec. 27 shortly before 8 p.m., members of RNC Operational Patrol Services, Forensic Identification Services and Criminal Investigation Division responded to a report of a sudden death at a home in the west end of St. John’s. Upon arrival, officers located a […]
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The province launched its first accessibility plan today that will run from January first to the end of 2026. The province says the new plan aims to promote and foster equity to build a more accessible, inclusive province. All provincial government departments contributed to the plan as well as persons with disabilities and representatives from […]
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The delivery service alert for Corner Brook has been upgraded from ‘red’ to ‘yellow’ today. Canada Post says this means they will make every effort to deliver today, but there may still be delays and they may not reach some addresses due to ongoing icy conditions. Canada Post encourages customers to clear the ice from […]
Read moreThe Gander Town Council recently discussed the announcement that the provincial government has released a request for proposal for Road and Air Ambulatory Services. In a statement, the town said there is room for improvement with the current system. There are staff at the James Paton Regional Memorial Health Centre who serve as links in […]
Read morePort Saunders RCMP is searching for 40-year-old Danielle Melina Wight who is actively evading police. Wight is charged with two counts of theft under $5000.00. Anyone having information on the current location of Danielle Wight is asked to contact Port Saunders RCMP at 709-861-3555 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers.
Read moreThe RCMP are searching for 43-year-old Owen Blair Barnes. Barnes is wanted for a number of crimes that occurred in the communities of Port Saunders, Port au Choix and Hawkes Bay between December 9 and 19. Police say that Barnes is actively evading police. He is charged with two counts of flight from police, two […]
Read moreTHIS ALERT HAS BEEN ENDED A wintry mix of snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain is expected Friday evening into Saturday morning in the following locations Expected snow and ice pellet accumulations range from 5 to 10 cm, with locally higher amounts possible. Precipitation will commence as snow and ice pellets Friday evening, transitioning later […]
Read moreRoads across Newfoundland are mostly bare with good visibility. There are a few icy sections in central areas. On the Great Northern Peninsula, roads are partly snow-covered and snow-packed in the St. Anthony area and in the Wiltondale to Woody Point to Trout River region. Across Labrador, roads are snow-covered in southeastern areas and from […]
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Forestry officials have closed the bridge located at the 2.7-kilometre mark on the Squid Cove Resource Road is closed to all vehicle, ATV, snowmobile and pedestrian traffic until further notice effective immediately. Structural damage has been identified by officials and it is no longer safe for public use. Warning signage has been posted and the […]
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Most fuel prices have increased today, but only slightly. Gas is up by 0.1 cents per litre. Diesel on the Island has increased by up to 0.7 cents and is up 0.6 cents in western Labrador. The cost of furnace oil heating fuel has increased by 1.15 cents. Stove oil heating fuel on the Island […]
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